Sableberg
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Over the weekend a friend and I stopped by Bantam King after a movie at E Street. There seemed to be a line out the door at Daikaya but several empty seats at Bantam King around the corner. We shared the chicken gyoza, I had the miso paitan ramen with an egg and my friend had the shio chintan. it turns out the "chili oil" served with the dumplings is actually butter and chili (and possibly chicken drippings?). I dumped the leftover sauce in my ramen and got a knowing smile from the server. The miso paitan broth was rich, savory, and not too salty. As others have commented, the shio chintan was more delicate but also full of great chicken flavor. My friend added corn, which seemed to overpower the broth once it was sitting for a while. Overall it was a great experience and I'll definitely be back... even in the heat of summer.
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The new location is on Connecticut just north of M, next to &pizza. I've been to the Franklin Sq location twice and while its pretty tasty, i found the fatal flaw to be how messy it is. The nori falls apart after a few bites, rice goes everywhere, and sauce just seeps out. I suppose tortillas are the preferred wrap for burrito-sized/shaped meals for a reason!
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The G street location of Swings has a sign by the register saying they will close on March 25 for an estimated 14 months while their building (former home of CFPB) undergoes renovations. I'm sure this will drive business to Starbucks and Peets on Penn but I also hope neighborhood folks will trek across the park to Pleasant Pops on 15th for their independent coffee fix.
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Another vote for the Zojirushi travel mug here. It keeps my coffee/tea steaming hot, it has never leaked, and its really slick looking. I haven't noticed any off flavors. I also like that the top easily comes apart for cleaning (there's a video in the amazon reviews).
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I just got home from a really wonderful experience at DGS. So my friend and I, both transplanted New York Jews, walked into DGS on the last night of Passover eager for a tasty chametz-free dinner. But we were greeted by some disappointing news -- their special Passover menu ended on Sunday. Drat. After some discussion (kibitzing, perhaps), Brian and his team offered us a riff on the Passover menu with two items from the special menu - Matzo Ball soup (Bone Marrow, Ginger, Scallion and Mustard Oil) and Apple and Rhubarb Crumble (Cardamom Ice Cream) - bookending smaller portions of Passover-friendly regular menu items - Hot smoked salmon (Golden Beet Latke, Pickled Beet Relish, Horseradish Crema) and Romanian steak (Grilled Skirt Steak, Creamy Chickpeas, Sunny Side Egg, Charred Green Onion). We both paired our meal with an exquisite Dr. Brown's Diet Cream Soda. The hot smoked salmon and the bone marrow matzo ball were my favorites, though all four courses were excellent. The real highlight was how warm and welcoming the staff were, from the front of the house to the kitchen. Thanks all for a fabulous meal! (P.S. DGS and their Passover menu were profiled on NPR last week - http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/03/28/175380234/reviving-the-spirit-and-schmaltz-of-the-jewish-deli)
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I live down the street (lucky me!). The worst time for parking is Sunday mornings to early afternoons, as there are quite a few churches in the immediate area. But even when its bad you should be able to find something within a few blocks.
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Funny thing about coffee confusion... When I walked by a few weeks ago the signs in the window says "Counter Culture LLC". I took a pic because I thought it might be affiliated with Counter Culture Coffee. One of the people involved saw me, asked why I was taking a picture, I asked if they were opening a coffee shop and his reaction was something like, "you know, you're the XXth person to ask me that. We will serve coffee but its not a coffee shop." And that was pretty much the end of the conversation. He wouldn't tell me what the concept was but promised it was opening soon.
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I had the meatball/ricotta special slice and garlic knots and my friend had a white slice. Overall very good for DC, would be fine to good in NY. The crust tasted good but was not quite crispy enough for my taste -- I like to fold a slice and have it only droop a little at the end, if at all. The sauce was a little sweet and the cheese tasted off. I think they use fresh mozzarella instead of the processed mozz most slice joints use. Normally I'd commend a place for using the freshest ingredients, but it resulted in a slice that didn't match my memory for "NYC pizza". Nostalgia can be a bitch! The garlic knots were tasty and much lighter and crispier than the dough balls I used to love as a kid. The white slice was good, according to my friend. Like rbh, I don't think I'd cross town for a slice (whereas I would for Joe's on Carmine Street and some of my other faves) but if I'm in the area I'll gladly stop in.
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Has anyone been to Wiseguy recently? I'm planning to stop by tonight after a reading at the newish Busboys. I'm from Queens and love a good slice... but I'm trying to manage my expectations.
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I recall there being a fairly detailed discussion about the tight margins associated with the deli business in David Sax's book Save the Deli. Toward the end he talks about Mile End and similar "new" delis being a model for continuing the tradition, albeit in a somewhat updated form. That's where DGS comes in... I enjoyed the book so much that after reading I sent it to my grandmother in South Florida (transplanted NY Jew, of course) along with Mimi Sheraton's The Bialy Eaters.
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They sometimes have house made pastrami hash in the prepared food case/fridge. It is SO GOOD. And I can confirm they're now open on Mondays. I live down the block and was surprised to see the lights on and door open this past Monday.
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Stopped by yesterday evening around 6:30 and had a lovely time. The Passenger was beyond standing room only but Hogo had seats available at the bar and at a few tables. Service was excellent, prices were fair, and the vibe was great. I had a pisco punch (in a tiki mug!) and my friend had the "Queen's Royale", with domaine de canton and sparkling wine. We did not eat, but the folks next to us had the noodle bowl, which looked delicious.
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Another plus is the option of three different sizes -- original, small, and mini -- the "mini" being a filling and affordable snack under $5 (if prices here are the same as their Boston-area locations).
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Thank you, sir!
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Hi all. Does RTS in Arlington still do the weeknight special? 3 courses for $25 or something close to that? I moved from DC to Boston for grad school but I'm back in town this week to visit friends... and Ray's. Can't wait!
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Last summer I picked some up at Feast! in Charlottesville along with a couple hunks of cheese and a baguette for a picnic at Barboursville Vineyards and really enjoyed it. I remember it being nutty and melty, but some of the fat might have actually melted due to the heat.
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To follow up on my own question -- I put my name down at 7 and our party of four was seated just before 8:30. The food, wine, and service was excellent, as always, and we did not feel rushed at all. I had the skirt steak special, which was very flavorful and was accompanied by some grilled onions and the chimmichurri-like sauce that comes with the brazilian strip. Thank you Michael, Mark, and the whole crew for continuing to run such a special establishment.
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They do, but when I called on Tuesday they were already booked for Saturday evening.
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A question for the expert carnivores -- what's the best time to start calling for a spot on the same-day list? Heading to Ray's in Courthouse for Sat night dinner and of course there are no reservations. If we can't get on the call ahead list we'll put our name down and grab a beer across the street. I haven't been in months and I am SO EXCITED. mmm crabbisqueblackenedscallopshangersteakwine
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Garden Cafe, at the National Gallery of Art
Sableberg replied to flygirl's topic in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining
January 26 through February 10 the NGA garden cafe is offering a Michel Richard buffet for $19.75. Has anyone been? According to the National Gallery of Art press release, the buffet will offer: -
The RW menu is on the website under "other menus". I believe its almost the full menu and they're also offering a five course dinner for 47.10, but only if the entire table agrees to it (same rules as their regular tasting). I had the ribeye steak tartare appetized, veal entree, and the peanut butter crunch dessert. The tartare was really really impressive. I loved the contrast between the rich beef, quail egg, and bearnaise and the cool syrah sorbet. The other three diners in my party all got the mushroom risotto but I was so absorbed in my plate that I forgot to ask for a taste. They all liked it though. I'm sorry to say that I didn't love the veal dish. The brisket was tough and stringy and it was difficult to cut with the butter knife I'd been given. I'm a fan of a good [beef] tongue sandwich, so I was excited to try veal tongue and it did not disappoint! The two very small tongues were tender and flavorful. I also liked the spaetzle on the plate and the braised cabbage was like a very strongly flavored saurkraut. Cute idea, but not my favorite Vidalia dish. The peanut butter crunch was a candy bar reimagined, like the richard kit kat, I suppose. It was rich but not to sweet. Great job. I agree that the lemon chess pie is also a great choice, especially if you want a slightly lighter dessert. Overall, I felt like our courses were rushed and the service wasn't quite as attentive as my other experiences at Vidalia. But perhaps that's the nature of RW or dining on a Monday... It was still an exceptional value and a wonderful night. I live nearby and love eating at the bar, so I'll be back soon.
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Going to Vidalia tonight for RW with four girlfriends. I ate at the bar a couple of months ago, but haven't sat down to a regular dinner there in over a year. Any recent diners care to offer recommendations? I'm leaning toward the tartare app and the veal or duck entree. I think I had something with veal cheeks or tete de veau last time and it was divine. thanks!
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BF and I arrived after happy hour, but the country pate, pig tail croquettes with apple butter and quail egg, and shaved pork reuben off the pig and pinot bar menu were all divine. The reuben was the most amazing bites of silky fatty porky goodness either of us had every experienced. All that plus the burger (zomg!!!!) and a glass of pinot for me and a draught beer (can't remember which, but not the allagash) for him came out to something like $55. What a bargain for exquisite food in a lovely setting with warm and attentive service. Lucky for me I live three blocks away, so I'll see you guys again soon! In other neighborhood news, Ris Lacoste's new place on 23 and L is starting to look like a restaurant!
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Friday night at Central, my first time. Had a miner's club cocktail at the bar as we waited for the rest of our party to arrive. Such a refreshing break from the mugginess outside! Started with gougeres and a charcuterie plate and a had a glass of tempranillo. The country pate and faux gras were unbelievable. Had the beef cheeks as my main with a glass of barbera and tried some of the calf's liver, which was firm and meaty and only barely liver-y... but in a good way. The beef cheeks and tagliatelle were divine. We finished with one chocolate mousse for the table. Rest of the weekend was less exciting, though I did have take-out chengdu dumplings, ma po tofu, and tea smoked duck from Hong Kong Palace. Meeting a friend at Palena for cheeseburgers tonight and having a girls night at Adour on Weds.
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Walked by Westend Bistro last night and noticed it was dark and empty. I peered in the window and saw that the tables were gone from the row along the M street-side of the restaurant and there were dark sheets of plastic separating the kitchen from the dining room. Anyone know what's up?
